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COMPARISON – Yale Assure Lock SL VS. August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

PERFORMANCE

REMOTELY CONTROLLED

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

You can remotely lock and unlock doors by asking Siri installed on your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. Additionally, you can even use the Apple home app or Yale Secure app to remotely-control this device

Yes

You can easily control access for anyone. Give them access for a specific period of time. Always know that your door is securely locked with DoorSense - this works with both iOS & Android enabled smart phones.

MOTION ACTIVATED CAMERA

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

No

No

AUTO-LOCK

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Auto-lock function enables the unit to auto-relock the door in-case you forget to lock it.Also the one-touch locking feature automatically locks the door behind you after tapping on the keypad with 3-fingers.

Yes

The devices auto-locks the door as you leave the house – so you will always be secure even if you forgot to lock the door during rush hours. In addition to that, you can lock the door remotely using your smartphone.

AUTO-UNLOCK

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Uses Apple Home-App or Yale Secure-App to automatically unlock doors from anywhere using an Apple-device. Additionally, you can even ask Siri to automatically unlock the door or check the on the current lock status.

Yes

Unlocks its self automatically as you arrive. It will communicate with the App installed on your Smartphone thus make it easy for you to enter your home. There is no need of putting down groceries to open the door. All you need is to have a Smartphone with you.

WIRELESS SMART LOCK

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Can be wirelessly locked and unlocked after setting your Apple-TV (4th gen or later) or an iPad with iOS 10.3 or later as a home-hub.

Yes

Is compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa using August Connect Wi-Fi Bridge - though the Wi-Fi Bridge is sold separately

TRACKS ACTIVITY AT YOUR DOORSTEP

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Uses a Yale secure app to provide you with notifications when someone accesses your home and also provides you with history of who really accessed your home.

Yes

You will always get mobile alerts on who has used the door.

TWO WAY AUDIO

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

No

No

USABILITY

INCLUDES A DOORBELL

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

No

No

EASY INSTALLATION

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Is very easy to install. Additionally, this unit will fit on all standard-doors with a thickness of 1-3/4" to 2-1/4".

Yes

Is compatible with most single-cylinder deadbolts - You can easily attach it to an existing deadbolt so that everyone in your house can still use their keys. Install it inside your door on less than 10 minutes using a screwdriver.

WORKS WITH ALEXA

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Is Alexa-compatible in-order to facilitate for easy voice-control while at home. However, the Amazon-Alexa kit is sold separately and it’s not provided by Yale

Yes

Syncs perfectly with Alexa voice control device thus making it easy to set send commands to the smartlock using voice.

KEEP YOUR EXISTING LOCK AND KEYS

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

No

Yes

You don’t have to dish away your keys and locks – August Smart Lock can be installed next to your deadbolt/door lock, so you can still access your house with keys.

CONTROL ACCESS

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Can be easily controlled by accessing the backlit touchscreen keypad which requires a 4-to-8 digit pin code. But, you can use the Yale Secure app on your iPhone to manage this device.

Yes

You can easily grant or cancel access to guests or family members using a mobile app. This can be done remotely. You will also know when they accessed your house and at what time.

USER FRIENDLY

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

It is very user-friendly because it features an easy-to-use touchscreen keypad, a one-touch locking feature, voice-control and a 9V battery backup

Yes

It is very easy to use – the device is well designed, can be used by anyone and the mobile application makes it even easier to control your door.

COMPATIBLE WITH COMMON TYPES OF CYLINDERS

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

No

Yes

Is globally compatible with all doors.

ATTACHES TO YOUR EXISTING DEADBOLT

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

No

Yes

Simply attach it above your deadbolt. You can always use the deadbolt if you want to. No need of removing it.

SAFETY

PIN CODES ACCESS

You can lock and unlock this device using a backlit touchscreen keypad that requires a 4-to-8 digit pin code.

No

DATA ENCRYPTION

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Data transferred between this device and your Smartphone is actually encrypted in-order to ensure optimum security.

Yes

Features a Two-factor authentication and Two-layer encryption to ensure the highest level of security. In addition to that, if you lose your phone, August App can be disabled and all virtual keys on that device will be canceled - go to lostphone.august.com

FIRE WARNING

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

No

No

DOUBLE AUTHENTICATION

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

No

Yes

Two-Factor authentication ensures guarantees you with maximum security. This type of double authentication makes it difficult for intruders to sneak into your home.

RANDOM SECURITY CODE

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Uses a Yale Secure app to create and manage up to 25 unique and random pin-codes that can be shared with friends and family. Additionally, you can easily delete any random pin-codes if you want to.

No

INTRUSION ALARM

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Features an audible alarm that makes a loud a sound if someone is attempting to forcibly remove the outside lock from door. This temper-alert will even send you a notification on your Smartphone via the Yale Secure app in-case you’re not at home.

No

DOUBLE LOCKING

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

No

No

ANTI THEFT ALARM

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Uses a temper-alert to notify you via the Yale Secure app on your Smartphone if anyone is attempting to forcibly enter your house.

No

MISCHIEF PREVENTION

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Will automatically shut-down if someone tries to enter the wrong pin-code for 5-times.

No

Yale Assure Lock SL

DESIGN

DURABLE

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Has a durable Backlit Touchscreen Keypad and a fully motorized, tapered deadbolt that can accommodate any misaligned doors.

Yes

It is well built - can survive in harsh weather conditions.

LED KEYPAD

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Backlit touchscreen keypad that uses a 4-to-8 digit pin-code to unlock the door. This LED-keypad also features a “settings” function that allows you to setup your smart-device.

No

LOW BATTERY WARNING

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

When battery-power is low, the low battery warning indicator will flash red so as to let you you know that it’s time to replace the batteries.

No

EMERGENCY POWER OPTION

Yale Assure Lock SL

August Smart Lock 3rd Gen

Yes

Has a 9V terminal under the keypad for emergency charging. This implies that you don't have to worry about getting locked-out due to dead-batteries.

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